# Lifestyle-Motivating Wristbands This Health-Monitoring Wristband Helps You Meet Your Goals By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthmonitoring-wristband References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/723246920/finally-a-wearable-device-that-can-improve-your-li?ref=discover_pop) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/723246920) This [health-monitoring wristband](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hume-band) will be a constant reminder to strive to live a healthier lifestyle. The W/Me wristband informs you of your [physical and mental condition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuna-pendant) using a medical sensor. It then connects to a smartphone app that indicates your personal track. The app also walks you through rhythmic breathing with a friendly and colorful coach on screen. California-based digital product company Phyode collaborated with medical professionals to create this ergonomically designed health tool. Instead of monitoring individual items such as [heart rate or blood pressure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-monitoring-capability), this product checks your body system as a whole. After finding out that rhythmic breathing can influence one's overall condition, Phyode developed this wristband and app duo to encourage you to progressively integrate rhythmic breathing for a healthier lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Health-monitoring Wristbands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced health-monitoring wristbands that provide personalized health insights beyond traditional metrics like heart rate and blood pressure. - **Lifestyle Tracking Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smartphone apps that track and analyze user behavior and provide personalized guidance for achieving a healthier lifestyle. - **Integrated Wellness Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build comprehensive wellness solutions that combine wearable devices, mobile apps, and expert guidance to help individuals achieve their health goals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Digital Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in the digital health industry by leveraging wearable technology and advanced sensing capabilities for comprehensive health monitoring. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Shape the mobile app development industry by creating user-centric health and wellness tracking apps that motivate individuals to adopt healthier behaviors. - **Wellness Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the wellness technology industry by developing integrated solutions that combine wearable devices, software applications, and expert insights to optimize personal well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Centric Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-1.md) - [Wearable Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one.md) - [Screen-Free Fitness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-band.md) - [Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvii-health-watch.md) - [Next-Generation Screenless Fitness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-fitness-monitor.md) - [Smart Recovery Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-wearable.md) - [Breathing Exercise Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-wearable.md) - [Subtle Ultra-Advanced Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoop-50.md) - [Wearable Stress Management Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-anxiety-monitor-app.md)